Thurs., Dec. 16: Nobility giftwraps return to stage

Studious Nashville retro-rockers The Nobility haven’t been a common sight on the club circuit lately, but they’re springing back into action this week to celebrate the release of their new holiday-themed EP, I’ve Got a Present For You.

The ghosts of power-pop’s past loom large throughout the hook-packed collection, and the only non-original — “Good King Wenceslas” — takes the classic carol on a magical mystery tour of ’60s psychedelic folk.

The Nobility hosts a hometown show on Thursday, Dec. 16 at Bongo Java After Hours Theatre (2007 Belmont Blvd., 385-5282), starting up at 9 p.m. Tickets are $6; show is upstairs.